Material Culture of the Mendicant Orders in Ireland


A selection of photographs of and detailed information about religious artefacts, mainly chalices, belonging to the Irish Franciscans.

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Interior of a house showing damage to the walls, furnishings, and a statue


Photograph of the interior of a house showing damage to the walls, furnishings and to a statue.

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A statue of the Virgin Mary on a terraced house in Belfast


Photograph of a terraced house in Belfast; a statue of the Virgin Mary is standing on a wooden chair on the street; the caption reads “this statue was used as a target by Specials” although it does not appear to be noticeably damaged.

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Malachy O'Queely Chalice


Malachy O'Queely Chalice

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James FitzSymon Monstrance


James FitzSymon Monstrance

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Peter Comin Chalice


Peter Comin Chalice

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William Farrais Chalice


William Farrais Chalice

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Thomas Goffrie Chalice


Thomas Goffrie Chalice

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Everard-Donoghue Chalice


Everard-Donoghue Chalice

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Colman-Gould Chalice


Colman-Gould Chalice

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